Arkady Petrov
Arkady Petrov is a Russian native living between Brazil and China. He holds a Master degree in Journalism and International Relations.
Peña’s approach to Brazil and Latin America: from Itaipu to technology
On August 15, 2023, Santiago Peña, hailing from the right-wing Colorado Party, was inaugurated as Paraguay's President after winning 43% of the votes in...
Starlink expands its operations in Latin America through partnership with Telefónica
SpaceX's satellite initiative, Starlink, led by Elon Musk, is broadening its footprint in Latin America.
Their latest collaboration is with Telefónica, the parent company of...
Brazil’s Republican party’s turn toward Lula’s government causes internal discontent
Key figures in Brazil's Republican Party, previously inclined towards ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, are displaying unease about the party's potential alignment with Luiz Inácio Lula...
Will Peña’s Paraguay obstruct Mercosur as it resists treaties with the EU and mainland China?
On Tuesday, economist Santiago Peña is set to be inaugurated as Paraguay's 51st president.
He is committed to preserving Paraguay's distinct diplomatic ties with Taiwan...
Ecuador in crisis: after murder of presidential candidate, parliamentary hopeful attacked
In Ecuador, following the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, President Guillermo Lasso declared a 60-day state of emergency.
Villavicencio, an anti-corruption journalist, was killed...
Brazil awaits Mercosur approval to present counteroffer to EU
In July, Brazil wrapped up internal inter-ministerial discussions regarding its response to the European Union (EU).
Delays in finalizing the response arose due to conflicting...
Brazil’s quest in global semiconductor competition: challenges and opportunities
Semiconductors, vital for devices from smartphones to cars, have seen growing importance with artificial intelligence advancements.
Major players like China, India, the US, and the...
São Paulo governor Tarcísio rejects 2026 presidential bid and pledges his support to Bolsonaro’s choice
São Paulo's Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, a prominent figure in Brazil's conservative landscape, has declared he will not contest the 2026 presidential election but...
Paraguay’s President-elect Peña challenges EU environmental requirements in Mercosur trade talks
Paraguay's incoming President, Santiago Peña, has voiced reservations about the current environmental requirements posed by the European Union in the ongoing free trade discussions...
Perceived political bias in court cases: Trump’s trial and America’s reaction
A significant number of Americans believe that political factors influence the legal scrutiny targeting former President Donald Trump.
Last week, Secretary of State Antony Blinken...
U.S. and Saudi Arabia navigate diplomatic path for Israel ties amid geostrategic concerns
The United States and Saudi Arabia are discussing potential terms to normalize Saudi Arabia's relations with Israel.
This development emerges amid mutual interests concerning security...
Bolsonaro’s lawyers challenge eight-year ban by Brazil’s electoral court
The legal team of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has appealed the decision by the Superior Electoral Tribunal (TSE) to potentially disqualify him for...
BRICS summit to address enlargement: Brazil in minority, China and Russia push for new members
The upcoming BRICS summit in Johannesburg will focus on the pivotal decision to accept new members, a move strongly pushed by China and Russia...
Record number of migrants crossed Panama’s jungle in 2023 en route to U.S.
Over 248,000 migrants have journeyed through Panama's Darien Jungle, a wilderness region bordering Colombia, in 2023, surpassing the total number from 2022, regardless of...